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Dr. Robyn Hawkins Merritt-Magnolia Chiropractic

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Dr. Robyn Hawkins Merritt-Magnolia Chiropractic

Helping busy moms feel their best during pregnancy and beyond🫶🏻 Don’t worry we see dads & kids too!

01/29/2026

If bedtime feels like the longest part of your day, you’re not alone.
So many parents quietly carry the guilt and frustration that come with a child who just can’t seem to settle - no matter the routine, the night light, or the lullaby.

Falling…and staying asleep requires a calm, regulated nervous system. When that system is under stress or subluxation (from birth, growth, tension, or overstimulation), the body can stay “stuck on,” even when it’s time to power down.

Often this shows up as:

🌙 Taking forever to fall asleep
💭 Waking frequently through the night
😣 Tossing, turning, or grinding teeth
💫 Waking up early but still feeling exhausted throughout the day

Chiropractic care helps bring balance back to the nervous system by improving communication between the brain and body. As that stress clears, the body can finally access its parasympathetic state, the “rest, digest, and heal” mode that allows for deep, restorative sleep.

Bedtime becomes smoother when the nervous system feels steady, grounded, and supported enough to settle into rest. 🤍

01/28/2026

When mom feels supported, the whole family benefits 🤍 Honored to care for families at every stage!

01/27/2026

If slowing down stirs up restlessness, it can feel confusing…especially when you want the quiet to feel good. For many people, stillness actually feels harder than stress. The moment life softens, the brain starts looking for something to fix, plan, or prepare for. 👀

When the body has spent a long time operating in a heightened state, busy can start to feel familiar. So when things finally slow down, the nervous system may not immediately recognize that shift as safety. It takes a moment to settle, almost like it’s waiting to see what comes next.

Regulation is a gradual process. Every adjustment, every deep breath, every slow morning helps the body relearn that peace is a signal of safety - not something to brace against.

Chiropractic care supports this shift by restoring balance between the sympathetic (“go”) and parasympathetic (“rest”) sides of the nervous system. The more consistently your body receives those cues of calm, the easier it becomes to relax fully instead of simply stopping movement.

If calm feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable right now, it’s a sign your system is learning a new rhythm - one that creates more space for ease, softness, and true rest. 🤍

01/26/2026

If your baby consistently turns their head to one side - or seems to have a “favorite” direction when looking, nursing, or sleeping - that pattern often reflects how their neck and upper spine are adapting.

Even during smooth births, a baby’s delicate spine can experience pressure that leads to tightness or imbalance. When one side of the neck carries more tension, it can influence how comfortably they:

🍼 Nurse or latch on both sides
🛏️ Rest without twisting their head
💤 Stay asleep throughout the night
💫 Move and develop in a balanced way

These early movement habits matter because your baby’s nervous system is developing rapidly, coordinating every bit of growth, regulation, and sensory processing.

Gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments can help release that tension and restore more balanced movement. Parents often notice their little one turning their head more freely, feeding more comfortably, settling more calmly, and sleeping more soundly.

Torticollis involves more than tight muscles; it reflects how the brain and body are communicating! And, when that communication is clear, your baby can grow, move, and thrive with more ease. 🤍

01/24/2026

Ever notice how a few minutes in the sun can completely shift your mood? ☀️ That’s not just in your head - it’s your nervous system responding to light, warmth, and safety. 😃

Sunlight signals your body to produce serotonin and regulate your circadian rhythm, both of which play a big role in how calm, clear, and energized you feel. But it also does something deeper - it tells your nervous system, “we’re okay”.

When you spend most of your days indoors or under artificial light, your brain can lose some of those cues. It starts to run on “alert mode,” leading to fatigue, low mood, or even that heavy, unmotivated feeling so common this time of year. 👀

Getting natural light - especially morning sun - helps regulate your stress hormones, balance sleep cycles, and activate the parasympathetic (rest + repair) side of your nervous system.

It’s one of the simplest ways to support regulation and restore that sense of grounded calm!

Chiropractic care works in a similar way - by helping your brain and body reconnect so they can interpret their environment accurately and respond with balance, not burnout. ✨

So if the winter gloom has you dragging, start small: take a break, step outside, and let your nervous system reset! 🤍

01/23/2026

Kids might not have deadlines, bills, or overflowing inboxes - but that doesn’t mean they don’t experience stress. It just shows up differently.

For little ones, stress often looks like:

😣 More meltdowns or mood swings
🌀 Trouble falling or staying asleep
🍽️ Tummy aches or changes in digestion
💭 Clinginess, restlessness, or “acting out” for no clear reason

Their nervous systems are still learning how to process emotions, sensory input, and changes in their environment - which means even small shifts (a busy week, a new routine, a parent’s stress) can feel BIG to their bodies.

When the nervous system gets overloaded, it has a harder time regulating all the things it controls - digestion, immune function, mood, and sleep. Chiropractic care helps calm that stress response by improving communication between the brain and body.

When kids get adjusted, parents often notice subtle but powerful changes: better sleep, smoother movement, and easier mornings.

When your child’s nervous system is calm, they can build a stronger foundation for overall health - not just for right now, but for the years ahead.

01/22/2026

Teenagers move through more growth and change in a few short years than most adults do in a decade.

Between school, sports, screens, social dynamics, and rapid physical development, their nervous systems are constantly adapting - and that adaptability is a powerful thing!

When their system is supported and communicating clearly, teens often experience:

✨ More comfort in their posture and movement
✨ Deeper, more restorative sleep
✨ Clearer focus
✨ Better recovery during busy sports seasons
✨ A stronger, more coordinated immune response

Chiropractic care helps keep those communication pathways open, allowing the brain and body to stay in sync as they navigate all the demands of growing up.

A clear, connected nervous system doesn’t just help teens “get through” their days - it supports them in feeling capable, confident, and more like themselves during a time when so much is changing all at once. 🤍✨

01/21/2026

Testimonial Day is always the best 🫶🏻 Nothing means more to us than hearing how care has made a difference for our patients and their families!

01/20/2026

If you’ve been waking up in the middle of the night, tossing and turning before bed, or opening your eyes hours before your alarm - your body might be trying to tell you something.

Sleep struggles aren’t always about your bedtime routine. They’re often a reflection of how your nervous system is functioning.

When your body is stuck in a low-grade stress response, it can’t fully shift into rest and repair mode. The brain stays alert, hormones like cortisol and adrenaline stay elevated, and your body misses the cue that it’s safe to wind down.

You may experience things like:

💭 Restless thoughts the moment your head hits the pillow
🔥 Feeling wired but tired at night
🌙 Waking up at 2 or 3 a.m. with your mind racing
😴 Falling asleep easily, but never waking up rested

Chiropractic care helps regulate the communication between your brain and body, allowing your system to switch out of survival mode and into a state of calm. As the nervous system balances, the body can finally do what it’s designed to - rest deeply, repair fully, and wake up restored. 🤍

01/19/2026

Your nervous system sets the foundation for how you move through the entire week:

✨ How you focus
✨ How you sleep
✨ How you handle stress
✨ How steady your mood feels
✨ How much energy you wake up with

A dys-regulated system tries to predict everything before it happens -
which is why Mondays can feel heavy for so many people.

But, when the nervous system feels safe:

Your body trusts the slower pace.
Your mind quiets.
Your breath deepens.
Your energy resets instead of spirals.

Chiropractic care supports this shift by decreasing internal stress signals and helping your system rebalance - so you can start your week from calm, not chaos.

01/11/2026

Pregnancy brings big changes to the body, and prenatal chiropractic care using the Webster Technique is designed with those changes in mind 🤍 This gentle, pregnancy-specific approach focuses on supporting pelvic balance and nervous system function, offering comfort and support as your body adapts week by week. Because every pregnancy is different, care is always tailored to meet the unique needs of each expectant mom.

Some benefits of prenatal chiropractic care can include:
- Less discomfort
- Better posture & pelvic position
- Optimal baby position
- Improved sleep
- Support for an easier labor & birth

01/10/2026

If your jaw feels tight, clicks when you chew, or you catch yourself clenching throughout the day - your body might be stuck in a protective state it hasn’t been able to come out of yet. 😬

The jaw is one of the most sensitive areas when it comes to how your nervous system manages stress. It’s directly connected to your brain through several cranial nerves, including the trigeminal and vagus nerves - the same pathways that influence how you breathe, swallow, and calm your body after stress. 🧠

When your nervous system is in constant “go” mode, those cranial nerves stay overstimulated. The muscles of your face, jaw, and neck stay partially “on,” like your body’s holding its breath - ready for whatever might come next. 🤺

That’s why jaw clenching isn’t just a habit. It’s a sign of a system that doesn’t feel fully safe to relax yet.

Chiropractic care supports parasympathetic activation - the part of your nervous system responsible for rest, repair, and restoration. When your brain and body can finally shift out of that heightened state, the muscles begin to release naturally, your breathing deepens, and your jaw (and the rest of you) can finally let go. ✨

Healing the tension you’re feeling is less about muscles, and more about teaching your body that it’s safe to relax again. 🤍

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1106 Furys Lane, Suite A
Augusta, GA
30907

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 12pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 12pm

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